What are our areas of expertise?
Human Rights
Our outputs in the field of human rights have been mainly focused on improving the rights of arrival and integration of migrants in the EU. We are coordinating the project ITFLOWS and we have published several articles related to the laws of the sea applicable for rescuing migrants as well as the prevention of migrant trafficking and smuggling.
Data Protection
We are extremely interested in the latest developments that AI is bringing to our society. We have recent publications in the field of data protection, examining the impact of AI in predicting the arrival of migrants, the implications of online political microtargeting, and the consequences of interoperability of databases in the EU.
Security
We contribute significantly to security studies, examining diverse challenges within the EU and globally. The studies explore comprehensive security approaches, addressing border, cyber, and environmental topics. The researchers foster insights into international conflict, human security, and the role of global organizations.
International law
Global Intel group members engage in robust studies on International Law, contributing to the understanding of legal frameworks within the European Union (EU) and on a global scale. Research at this group cover diverse aspects, including EU law, international treaties, and human rights, reflecting a commitment to advancing legal knowledge and addressing contemporary challenges. Through its academic initiatives, the group plays a crucial role in shaping legal discourse and fostering a deeper comprehension of the complexities inherent in the international legal system.
Climate change & sustainability
We conduct forefront of research and studies in the realm of Climate Change and Sustainability, exploring the environmental challenges within the European Union (EU) and globally. By covering topics such as sustainable development, climate policy, and environmental law, the researchers are contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding ecological sustainability. Through its academic endeavors, the group plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge which addresses the urgent issues posed by climate change on both regional and global scales.
Recent news and activities
- I Jornada Dimensiones Transnacionales de la Igualdad y Derecho: Retos Globales para la Igualdad en las Dimensiones Internacionales, Socioculturales y Digitales
GLOBAL INTEL organiza con su proyecto DITRIG la I Jornada sobre Dimensiones Transnacionales de la Igualdad y Derecho, organizada por la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona en colaboración con el Instituto de las Mujeres. Este evento, que se celebrará el 25 de noviembre de 2024 de… Read more: I Jornada Dimensiones Transnacionales de la Igualdad y Derecho: Retos Globales para la Igualdad en las Dimensiones Internacionales, Socioculturales y Digitales - Participation in the conference “The Law & the Amazon: Challenges for a Sustainable Future”
Dr. Sebastián Preller Bórquez, Associate Partner of Global Intel, participated in the international conference “The Law & the Amazon: Challenges for a Sustainable Future,” organized by Forum Latin America, part of the Max Planck Law Network. This event took place on October 17 and 18… Read more: Participation in the conference “The Law & the Amazon: Challenges for a Sustainable Future” - GLOBAL INTEL co-organises the EU Digital Technologies and Policies (EUDTP) conference
The coordinator of GLOBAL INTEL is member of the Programme Committee of the EU Digital Technologies and Policies (EUDTP) conference. This conference will take place in Brussels in March or April of 2025 (exact dates to be determined soon), and will consist of two days… Read more: GLOBAL INTEL co-organises the EU Digital Technologies and Policies (EUDTP) conference - Dr Ballesta attends seminar on Current Reflections on EU Gender Equality Law
On Lisbon, 10 October 2024 – 11 October 2024 Dr Lidia Ballesta travelled to Lisbon to attend the ERA event “Current Reflections on EU Gender Equality Law”. This event presented current reflections by academic experts on the state of play and future development of EU… Read more: Dr Ballesta attends seminar on Current Reflections on EU Gender Equality Law - Dr Anna Ayuso participates in the roundtable for the National Third Sector Day
National Third Sector Day is a call to collective action, a day to vindicate the work of the Third Sector, its entities and the people who make them up.In 2024, the commemoration of National Third Sector Day is framed under the title “The Third Sector… Read more: Dr Anna Ayuso participates in the roundtable for the National Third Sector Day - Dr Anna Ayuso participates in the EU-LAC feminist foreign policy
In an interconnected and constantly evolving world, the promotion and fulfilment of gender equality and women’s rights is not only a matter of social justice within nation-states, but also an essential component of international relations and cooperation for the construction of lasting peace, global security… Read more: Dr Anna Ayuso participates in the EU-LAC feminist foreign policy
